Ep.14: Nagari.

23:37 Nothern Phenolphthalein plant.

Agent Null: Geez this place has a strong smell.

Hayley: I know right my chest and throat is burning.

Chiyo: Stay focused Iris is here somewhere I can feel it.

Nagari: It isn't Iris anymore. Now let's end this.

The intense fight leaves both Chiyo and Nagari beaten and breathless but in the end Nagari emerged victorious.

Chiyo: *coughs* You've gotten stronger, Nagari.

Nagari: Save the compliments. This fight isn't over yet.

Hayley: Chiyo, you're hurt! We need to retreat and regroup.

Chiyo: No, I won't back down now. Not until I bring Iris back.

Agent Null: Chiyo, we can't afford to lose you. We need a plan.

Chiyo: *grits teeth* I won't let her slip away again. We've come too far.

Nagari: It's pointless, Chiyo. You'll never understand my reasons for leaving HSI.

Chiyo: We were a team, Nagari, a family. We don't abandon each other.

Nagari: *smirks* You're naive, Chiyo. HSI doesn't care about us. Shadow Corp gave me purpose.

Hayley: Nagari, you're blinded by revenge. Don't let them manipulate you.

Nagari: Revenge? No, this is about survival. HSI left us to die that day.

Agent Null: Nagari, there has to be another way. We can't keep going down this path.

Nagari: It's too late for that. You've all made your choices.

Chiyo: Nagari, I won't give up on you. We can find a way back together.

Nagari: It's too late, Chiyo. Our paths have diverged. Now, leave before I change my mind.

Chiyo: Iris...

Nagari: Iris is gone... I am what remains

Chiyo: I'm sorry... I'm sorry Iris for all of it.

Nagari: I am not your failure Chiyo, you didn't let Iris die... I did.

Nagari dissappears into the darkness

Chiyo: Nagari... Wait! We can help you! Don't go!

Agent Null: Chiyo, we need to regroup. There's no way we can follow her now.

Hayley: She's right, Chiyo. This is a setback, but we'll find another way to bring her back.

Chiyo: *sighs* You're right. We can't force her to come back. But I won't give up. I'll find a way to save her, no matter what.

Agent Null: Chiyo, remember, we're here to support you. We'll find a way to bring Iris back from the darkness.

Hayley: For now, let's get you patched up and plan our next move. We can't let Nagari's actions deter us from our mission. We still have shadow Corp to deal with.

Chiyo: You're both right. We can't lose hope. We'll keep fighting until we bring Iris back and put an end to Shadow Corp.

And so, Chiyo, Agent Null, and Hayley regrouped, treating their wounds, and vowing to continue their mission. The journey ahead would be challenging, but their determination remained unwavering.

The next morning at the HSI outpost:

Hayley: Chiyo, you look terrible. Did you even sleep?

Chiyo: No... I couldn't. Too many thoughts racing through my mind. I can't believe it all ended up like this.

Hayley: It's been a rough journey, Chiyo. But we're still in this together. We'll find a way to bring Iris back.

Chiyo: I hope so, Hayley. I can't shake off the guilt. I feel responsible for what happened to her, for not being there when she needed us the most.

Hayley: Chiyo, you can't blame yourself. We all did what we thought was right at the time. But now, we need to focus on finding a way to bring her back and make things right.

Chiyo's expression turns determined.

Chiyo: You're right, Hayley. We can't let guilt consume us. We must use it as fuel to push forward and find a way to save her. We owe it to Iris and to ourselves.

Hayley: That's the spirit. Let's gather our resources, reach out to our contacts, and see if we can gather any information on Shadow Corp's next move.

Chiyo: Agreed. We can't waste any more time. Iris is out there, trapped in darkness. We have to bring her back into the light.

And so, with renewed determination, Chiyo and Hayley began their preparations, knowing that the road ahead would be challenging but committed to bringing Iris back and ending Shadow Corp's grasp.

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